WHAT ARE HEALTHIEST PRACTICE OPEN STREETS?

‘Open Streets’ are community-based programs that temporarily open selected streets to people, by closing them to cars. By doing this the streets become places where people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds can come out and improve their health.

We say “Healthiest Practice” because this is a tried and tested model developed by experts and based on results. Think of it as a best practice for healthy living… so healthiest practice.

By participating in Healthiest Practice Open Streets regularly, people can begin to change their habits and a city can change its culture of health.

Are you looking to move from an existing Open Streets event to a Healthiest Practice Open Streets program? Or are you looking to start a new Healthiest Practice Open Streets program?

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8 80 Cities operates the Healthiest Practice Open Streets website. 8 80 Cities is made up of a dynamic team of change-makers. Their focus is on the creation of places, that are safe for people of all ages to enjoy and get active, whether for walking, running, biking, or accessing vibrant parks and public spaces.